Chloe Bailey, Gabrielle Union and Halle Bailey.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty(3)

Chlöe Bailey, Gabrielle Union, Halle Bailey, NAACP Image Awards

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty(3)

The fashion at the2025 NAACP Image Awardsjust hits different.

The ceremony, which highlights the work of Black artists and public figures, also always guarantees show-stopping fashion moments, too.

The Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif., drewKerry Washington,Cynthia Erivo,Chlöe Baileyand more stylish stars.

Ahead, PEOPLE’s picks the best dressed stars at the star-studded ceremony.

01of 17Gabrielle UnionGabrielle Union.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineeshone in a semi-sheer black and silver dress plus a bouncy bob.

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gabrielle Union at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Thenomineeshone in a semi-sheer black and silver dress plus a bouncy bob.

02of 17Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington.Emma McIntyre/GettyThenomineechanneled romantic vibes in a 3D rose-covered bra top and high-waist skirt. She amped up the look with aubergine Gabriel & Co. jewelry andloose curls.

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Kerry Washington attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.

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Thenomineechanneled romantic vibes in a 3D rose-covered bra top and high-waist skirt. She amped up the look with aubergine Gabriel & Co. jewelry andloose curls.

03of 17Ayo EdebiriAyo Edebiri.John Salangsang/ShutterstockThenomineelit up the carpet in a silver halter dress and sandals.

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Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Ayo Edebiri 56th NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 22 Feb 2025

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Thenomineelit up the carpet in a silver halter dress and sandals.

04of 17Cynthia ErivoCynthia Erivo.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyTheactresssuited up for the occasion in a pinstripe Dolce & Gabbana design plus a trio of Tiffany & Co. brooches and her signature inches-long manicure.

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Cynthia Erivo at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Theactresssuited up for the occasion in a pinstripe Dolce & Gabbana design plus a trio of Tiffany & Co. brooches and her signature inches-long manicure.

05of 17Terrence JTerrence J.Emma McIntyre/GettyThe red carpetcohost(with Novi Brown) stood out in an on-trend cherry red (it’s the color of the season) tuxedo and a black bow tie.

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Terrence J

Terrence J.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Terrence J attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena,

The red carpetcohost(with Novi Brown) stood out in an on-trend cherry red (it’s the color of the season) tuxedo and a black bow tie.

06of 17Zoe SaldañaZoe Saldaña.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineeselected a pewter spaghetti strap dress with pleats, several rings and Christian Louboutin for Maison Margiela heels for the ceremony.

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Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Zoe Saldana at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Thenomineeselected a pewter spaghetti strap dress with pleats, several rings and Christian Louboutin for Maison Margiela heels for the ceremony.

07of 17Chlöe BaileyChlöe Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineewas dressed to impress in a black Gaurav Gupta dress with sculptural champagne panels. She pulled her braids into a sky-high bun and accessorized with Sterling Forever earrings.

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Chlöe Bailey

Chlöe Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Chloe Bailey at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Thenomineewas dressed to impress in a black Gaurav Gupta dress with sculptural champagne panels. She pulled her braids into a sky-high bun and accessorized with Sterling Forever earrings.

08of 17Ego NwodimEgo Nwodim.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenominee and presenterchose a strapless blue dress with a tie dye effect, dazzling jewelry and sandals.

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Ego Nwodim

Ego Nwodim.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Ego Nwodim at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Thenominee and presenterchose a strapless blue dress with a tie dye effect, dazzling jewelry and sandals.

09of 17Aldis HodgeAldis Hodge.Emma McIntyre/GettyThepresenterleveled up his black tuxedo with bedazzled lapels.

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Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Aldis Hodge attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.

Thepresenterleveled up his black tuxedo with bedazzled lapels.

10of 17Halle BaileyHalle Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineesparkled in a V-neck Sabina Bilenko gown with an embellished top and figure-hugging bottom. Classic red nails channeled old Hollywood vibes.

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Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Halle Bailey at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Thenomineesparkled in a V-neck Sabina Bilenko gown with an embellished top and figure-hugging bottom. Classic red nails channeled old Hollywood vibes.

11of 17Jurnee SmollettJurnee Smollett.Emma McIntyre/GettyThepresenterwent for a monochromatic look in a Rhea Costa dress with a matching lip and shoes plus an eye-catching drop necklace.

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Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Jurnee Smollett attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.

Thepresenterwent for a monochromatic look in a Rhea Costa dress with a matching lip and shoes plus an eye-catching drop necklace.

12of 17Laverne CoxLaverne Cox.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThepresenterstepped out in a two-tone design featuring a nude bustier and asymmetrical black skirt. She also dyed her pixie cut — and bleached her brows — for the occasion.

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Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Laverne Cox at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Thepresenterstepped out in a two-tone design featuring a nude bustier and asymmetrical black skirt. She also dyed her pixie cut — and bleached her brows — for the occasion.

13of 17Kingsley Ben-AdirKingsley Ben-Adir.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyTheactorbrought even more cherry red to the ceremony, but paired his suit with a black tie.

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Kingsley Ben-Adir

Kingsley Ben-Adir.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Kingsley Ben-Adir at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Theactorbrought even more cherry red to the ceremony, but paired his suit with a black tie.

14of 17Tichina ArnoldTichina Arnold.John Salangsang/ShutterstockThenomineeturned up the heat in an embellished hooded dress with a low-cut front and a hip-high slit that gave fans a glimpse of her mesh, open-toe heels.

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Tichina Arnold

Tichina Arnold.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Tichina Arnold 56th NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 22 Feb 2025

Thenomineeturned up the heat in an embellished hooded dress with a low-cut front and a hip-high slit that gave fans a glimpse of her mesh, open-toe heels.

15of 17Tamron HallTamron Hall.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThenomineesparkled in a one-sleeve gown and sandals.

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Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Tamron Hall at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (

Thenomineesparkled in a one-sleeve gown and sandals.

16of 17Yvette Nicole BrownYvette Nicole Brown.John Salangsang/ShutterstockTheaward-winning actressturned heads in an abstract print dress, pointy metallic heels and a top knot.

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Yvette Nicole Brown

Yvette Nicole Brown.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Yvette Nicole Brown, 56th NAACP Image Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 22 Feb 2025

Theaward-winning actressturned heads in an abstract print dress, pointy metallic heels and a top knot.

17of 17Daniel CroixDaniel Croix.Emma McIntyre/GettyThe actor paired his black tux with a bracelet, necklace and flower brooch.

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Daniel Croix

Daniel Croix.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Daniel Croix attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.

The actor paired his black tux with a bracelet, necklace and flower brooch.

source: people.com